Killed with heartburn!

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Exactly what the title says; suffering with heartburn badly and it's making me miserable!

Anyone got any tips to relieve it so I can get some much needed sleep? Don't have any gaviscon in but will get some tomorrow.

Glass of milk.

You are better off with ranitadine or omeprazole, but until then I agree with Chub - milk.

You poor thing, I've had constant heartburn for about 3 months now , it goes away for a bit when I take stuff for it, but it's always lurking, waiting to rear it's ugly head again!!

I would suggest a glass of milk just now if you have nothing else, that usually soothes it enough for to get a sleep. I also agree that ranitadine is quite good for it, it will take It away for a good few hours. Gaviscon don't help me very much, even the liquid stuff but I find rennie ice are good for instant relief.

Hope you find something to help you soon, it's honestly been the worst part of my pregnancy

Urgh I am the same.
I have had the max dose of Ranitidine. I've run out of Gaviscon. I've had a glass of milk and it's still shit. That's why I'm awake at this ridiculous hour.

Ranitidine was great for a while, when I first started taking one before bed I could get a decent nights sleep but it doesn't seem to be cutting it any more. 3 weeks to go.....

Bicarbonate of soda. A teaspoon dissolved in a small glass of water (hold your nose while you swallow it down). This is the only thing that works for me these days.

I've never tried this myself yet, but ive also heard a few times, that a tea spoon of bicarbonate of soda in a glass if water helps. Supposed to taste awful though. I would Honestly try anything though if u thought it would give me some relief!

Thank you everyone. Had some milk and it did help a bit so thats good, can feel it creeping back since iv woken up though.

Will definitely get some ranitidine or similar today as this looks like the start of it!

Severe heartburn type pain can be a sign of pre eclampsia. If you have any other symptoms:
www.preeclampsia.org/health-information/signs-and-symptoms

Please contact your midwife.

Thanks for that fishy I was not aware it was a symptom. Fortunately don't have any others but will be keeping a close eye on it.